Category: Health News
Computed Tomography Latest Facts: What Is a CT Scan and How Safe Is It?
Computed tomography enables the medical professional to assess the state of your bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. From this article, you’ll get to know how a CT scan …
The Importance of Proper Foot Care for Those with Diabetes
Diabetes increases the risk of developing peripheral neuropathy, which predisposes one to develop many bacterial and fungal infections in the foot. These infections can develop into foot ulcers that …Androgens: Possible Role in the Regulation of Stomach Inflammation.
A recent discovery was made at the National Institutes of Health regarding inflammation of the stomach. It was discovered by scientists that androgens, or male sex hormones have an …
Dehydration Latest Facts: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Dehydration is the expression of a lack of water in the body: either the water losses are abnormally high (fever, heatwave, vomiting, diarrhea, intense activity, an overdose of diuretics, …Could a Psychedelic Drug Help Fight Heroin Addiction? Rat Study Hints at Surprising Link
Key Findings: Rats given the psychedelic compound DOI worked 40% less intensely to obtain heroin after a single dose. The effect lasted 30 minutes and targeted serotonin receptors linked …
Streptococcus anginosus in Mouth and Gut Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Study Reveals
Key Takeaways: A specific oral bacteria, Streptococcus anginosus, is linked to a 20% higher risk of stroke. High levels of this bacteria in the gut may worsen outcomes for stroke …
Understanding Unexplained Weight Loss: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
How is weight loss defined? Weight loss means losing any kind of weight. It may be voluntary (the result of dieting) or involuntary. In this case, weight loss is …Study Reveals Women Feel More Hurt When Excluded by Unattractive Women Rather Than Attractive Ones
Think of that time your friends had an outing but didn’t invite you. It stung, didn’t it? Well, this pain is in fact not peculiar to you. You see, …